New Night Train - Advice Needed
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RE: New Night Train - Advice Needed
[quote]ORIGINAL: Rktman
I just picked up my FXSTB today and Istill can't get the smile off of my face!
I was a Sporster rider for 15 years so this Softail thing is pretty new to me. I'd like to go Stage 1 for now and do a few little things like pegs and new hand controls and possibly braided cables. I'm really lost as far as pipes are concerned. If someone could make some recommendations, I would appreciate the help. What you get for this bike.....
Jim
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Congrats on your bike, jus slow down n take your time. have a good look n ask more questions!! Its a good idea to do the stg 1 n pipes at the same time!
I just picked up my FXSTB today and Istill can't get the smile off of my face!
I was a Sporster rider for 15 years so this Softail thing is pretty new to me. I'd like to go Stage 1 for now and do a few little things like pegs and new hand controls and possibly braided cables. I'm really lost as far as pipes are concerned. If someone could make some recommendations, I would appreciate the help. What you get for this bike.....
Jim
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Congrats on your bike, jus slow down n take your time. have a good look n ask more questions!! Its a good idea to do the stg 1 n pipes at the same time!
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RE: New Night Train - Advice Needed
Good choice on the Train. I, like pink taco, have the Rinehart Cross-Backs on my 08. I also got the Screamin Eagle Heavy Breather and let the dealer dyno tune it. As far as other mods I suggest a tri bar led tail light (check out my pics to see it) wich realy cleans up the rear and looks a lot better.
It's hard to offer suggestions for mods because how somebody mods their bike is such a personal thing. Best thing to do is work your way though the Night Train thread and check out the other bikes and see what you like. LOTS of great ideas in there. Happy hunting and good luck
It's hard to offer suggestions for mods because how somebody mods their bike is such a personal thing. Best thing to do is work your way though the Night Train thread and check out the other bikes and see what you like. LOTS of great ideas in there. Happy hunting and good luck
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excellent choice, and congrats on the new ride!! i hope you enjoy and stay safe. I have the Vance and Hines big radius 2-2 on my night train. i like the sound, also installed big city thunder monster baffles in mine. real loud! BUT!!!.....I would not recommend these pipes, because EVERYONEand their brother(for real, their brothers do too!!!) has the vance and hines big radius 2-2!!!!!! look at enough pics and enough bikes in your are and you will see them everywhere. Yes, they look and sound great, but I am already looking for new pipes after 2 years because i just want something different. And this is only MY OPINION!!!! I am not trying to get anyones feathers all ruffled up.
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ORIGINAL: boone432
excellent choice, and congrats on the new ride!! i hope you enjoy and stay safe. I have the Vance and Hines big radius 2-2 on my night train. i like the sound, also installed big city thunder monster baffles in mine. real loud! BUT!!!.....I would not recommend these pipes, because EVERYONE and their brother(for real, their brothers do too!!!) has the vance and hines big radius 2-2!!!!!! look at enough pics and enough bikes in your are and you will see them everywhere. Yes, they look and sound great, but I am already looking for new pipes after 2 years because i just want something different. And this is only MY OPINION!!!! I am not trying to get anyones feathers all ruffled up.
excellent choice, and congrats on the new ride!! i hope you enjoy and stay safe. I have the Vance and Hines big radius 2-2 on my night train. i like the sound, also installed big city thunder monster baffles in mine. real loud! BUT!!!.....I would not recommend these pipes, because EVERYONE and their brother(for real, their brothers do too!!!) has the vance and hines big radius 2-2!!!!!! look at enough pics and enough bikes in your are and you will see them everywhere. Yes, they look and sound great, but I am already looking for new pipes after 2 years because i just want something different. And this is only MY OPINION!!!! I am not trying to get anyones feathers all ruffled up.
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RE: New Night Train - Advice Needed
Thank you to everyone for the great suggestions. The pipes still have me baffled (no pun intended) - The Reinharts look great and I think I'm leaning that way although the V&H stuff looks pretty good as well. I'll have to find some place to buy the Reinharts in my neck of the woods (Cleveland). I would assume my dealer would install them and complete the Stage 1?
I did my first modification tonight.... a little thing that makes a big difference as far as I'm concerned. I would assume that I can get the stock reflectors off of the bike with a blow dryer? Any residue left behind?
My second modification is on tap for the weekend....SGTGunner - I agree.
Thanks again to everyone - a very helpful forum.
Jim
I did my first modification tonight.... a little thing that makes a big difference as far as I'm concerned. I would assume that I can get the stock reflectors off of the bike with a blow dryer? Any residue left behind?
My second modification is on tap for the weekend....SGTGunner - I agree.
Thanks again to everyone - a very helpful forum.
Jim
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RE: New Night Train - Advice Needed
I 've got Pythons on my bike I like 'em. I changed the headlight right away on mine too.
I used a heat gun(be careful)for my reflectors and a piece of high test fishig line. You will have some left over glue but not too bad
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I used a heat gun(be careful)for my reflectors and a piece of high test fishig line. You will have some left over glue but not too bad
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